MOTS is an artistic duo founded by Diogo Ruas from Porto and Jagoda Cierniak from Opole. Diogo is a painter, muralist, and illustrator associated with graffiti and street art since 2000. Jagoda is a photographer, coordinator of artistic and social projects, and a graduate in contemporary culture from the Jagiellonian University. They have been creating together since 2017. Their first joint project was a mural in Porto, integrated into the landscape of the old city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
MOTS’ works primarily consist of murals, paintings, and interdisciplinary projects. The main themes of their creativity are abstract forms and shapes inspired by surrealist depictions of emotions and everyday life, sometimes reacting to social issues.
The artists are known for their murals in public spaces throughout Europe. They have collaborated and created works for some of the most important organizations and festivals associated with street art, including URBAN NATION, STRAAT Museum, Calle Libre, POW! WOW! Rotterdam (All Caps), Spacejunk, GAU. Their works can be seen in nearly 30 European cities, including Porto, Lisbon, Strasbourg, Amsterdam, Opole, Berlin, Luxembourg, Innsbruck, Grenoble, Athens, and Tirana.
For any questions, project ideas or requests don’t hesitate to contact us – contact@mots.pt // umotsmots@gmail.com
social media: instagram // behance
SELECTED ART PROJECTS
2024 WOOL Covilhā // Portugal
2024 STRAAT Museum – painting for permanent exhibition // Netherlands
2024 Futura Tudela / Asalto // Spain
2023 Colors Urban Art Festival Strasbourg // France
2023/2024 Grenoble Street Art Festival // France
2023 Spacejunk / Rillieux Street Art Residency // France
2022 DIRECTION | INSTRUCTION / STRAAT Museum Gallery // group show, Netherlands
2022 FENDA Festival // Portugal
2022 Calle Libre Festival Vienna // Austria
2022 mural project for the Luxembourg City
2021 POW! WOW! Rotterdam // Netherlands
2021 UNDERBRIDGE Festival Innsbruck // Austria
2021 GAU – Galeria de Arte Urbana Lisbon // Portugal
2021 Solo exhibition Objectum – URBAN NATION Fresh A.I.R. // Germany
2020 Street Money group show – Galerie Sakura // France
2020 Fondo Galego de Cooperación – Muros que unen // award // Spain
2019 Writer’s Block // Netherlands
2019 Mural Fest Tirana // Albania
2019 IBUG Festival // Germany
2019 Collective art show. 7 years, Circus Network // Portugal
2017 mural for city of Porto // Portugal
2016 ARTURb – United Artists in Residence LAC // Portugal
2016 Who Let The Dogs Out, Circus Network // Portugal
2016 Conflict – Underdogs Pop Up Store Porto // Portugal
2014 Street Art Axa – Porto City Hall // Portugal